Kim Won-gyun
Kim Won-gyun | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 January 1917 |
| Died | 5 April 2002 (aged 85) |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, politician |
| Era | 20th century |
| Kim Won-gyun | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 김원균 |
|---|---|
| Hancha | |
| Revised Romanization | Kim Won-gyun |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Wŏn'gyun |
Kim Won-gyun (Korean: 김원균; 2 January 1917 – 5 April 2002) was a North Korean composer and politician. He is considered one of the most prominent, if not the most celebrated, composer of North Korea. He composed "Aegukka" — the national anthem of the country — and "Song of General Kim Il-sung", in addition to revolutionary operas.